Intermediate - Certificate in Bookkeeping

Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping 600/9521/0

Level

Intermediate

Qualification

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

Purpose

This practical qualification will develop your understanding of bookkeeping principles to advance your career in finance. In particular, this qualification covers how to execute the principles of double entry bookkeeping and how to work with journals, control accounts and a trial balance and leads to the Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping and Ethics qualification (QAN: 601/2664/4)

Studying for this qualification will increase your employability, confidence and career prospects. It also gives you the underpinning knowledge and skills to progress further in your studies in accountancy. Processing transactions in a double entry system and using control accounts and journals underpins the accounts preparation and final accounts studied in the Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping. This qualification may be studied alone, or as the natural mid-point between the introductory and advanced bookkeeping qualifications.

For full details of what you’ll learn read the qualification specification.

Achieve professional AAT Bookkeeper status

If you successfully complete this qualification, you can apply for AAT associate bookkeeping membership and achieve professional AAT Bookkeeper status (AATQB).

Syllabus

Advanced Bookkeeping

Final Accounts Preparation

Indirect Tax

You run your own business and you’d prefer to do your own bookkeeping

For a closer look at the syllabus read the AAT course prospectus.

What jobs can you do with this qualification?

AAT Qualifications are recognised by employers as practical and technical qualifications that prepare students for the world of work and for working specifically in accountancy and finance roles. Find out more about where AAT can take you in your career.

The Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping can lead to employment as:

Professional Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper

Accounts Manager

Ledger Manager

Cost

Training provider fees

£150-£800

Paid to training provider. These fees vary widely depending on:

Classroom-based or distance learning

Amount of study materials and support provided

Assessment fees

£70-£80 per assessment

Paid to your training provider or AAT Approved assessment venue. These fees will vary depending on the training provider or assessment venue. Check whether these are included in your overall training provider fees.

AAT fees

£40

Paid to AAT.

Funding

Contact us for the funding options available.

Details

Level

Level 3
A Level/AS Level (grades A-E)

Total credits

28

Guided learning hours

210

What next?

The bookkeeping skills developed by studying this qualification will enable you to seek employment with confidence, and/or to progress to the next level of learning.

Intermediate Award in Computerized Accounting - Level 2

How long will the qualification take?

This qualification will take around six weeks to complete.

What you'll learn

With this qualification you can build on your knowledge of accounting software packages. You'll learn practical skills, from using accounting software, entering accounting transactions and producing a range of reports.

For full details on what you’ll learn read the qualification specification.

Most students will start at Foundation level.

Syllabus

Set up accounting software

Process sales and purchase transactions

Perform bank and cash transactions

Perform period end routine tasks

Produce reports

For a closer look at the syllabus read the AAT course prospectus.

What jobs can you do with this qualification?

AAT Qualifications are recognised by employers as practical and technical qualifications that prepare students for the world of work and for working specifically in accountancy and finance roles. Find out more about where AAT can take you in your career.

The Foundation Award in Accounting Software can lead to employment as:

Clerical Assistant

Trainee Bookkeeper

Accounts Clerk

Finance Assistant

Accounts Administrator

Cost

Training provider fees

£150-£800

Paid to training provider. These fees vary widely depending on:

Classroom-based or distance learning

Amount of study materials and support provided

Assessment fees

£70-£80 per assessment

Paid to your training provider or AAT Approved assessment venue. These fees will vary depending on the training provider or assessment venue. Check whether these are included in your overall training provider fees.

AAT fees

£40

Paid to AAT. This covers a 12-month study period in which you can apply to study any of the AAT Bookkeeping Qualifications.

Funding

Contact us for the funding options available.

Details

Level

Level 2
GCSE (grades A*-C)

Total credits

6

Guided learning hours

45

Foundation Certificate in Accounting - Level 2

How long will the qualification take?

This qualification will usually take around one year to complete, but this will depend on study method and course timetable. It may be possible to complete this qualification in as little as six months.

What you'll learn

This qualification will prepare you for junior and entry level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration - covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and using accounting software.

You will learn finance, accountancy, business and communications skills. For full details of what you’ll learn read the qualification specification.

Most students will start with this qualification. Find out if you should start here by taking the AAT Skillcheck test.

Syllabus

Bookkeeping Transactions

Bookkeeping Controls

Elements of Costing

Using Accounting Software

Work Effectively in Finance

For a closer look at the syllabus read the AAT course prospectus.

What jobs can you do with this qualification?

AAT Qualifications are recognised by employers as practical and technical qualifications that prepare students for the world of work and for working specifically in accountancy and finance roles. Find out more about where AAT can take you in your career.

The Foundation Certificate in Accounting can lead to employment as:

Accounts administrator

Accounts assistant

Accounts payable clerk

Purchase/sales ledger clerk

Trainee accounting technician

Trainee finance assistant

Cost

Training provider fees

£600-£2000

Paid to training provider. These fees vary widely depending on:

Classroom-based or distance learning

Amount of study materials and support provided

Assessment fees

£70-£80 per assessment

Paid to your training provider or AAT Approved assessment venue. These fees will vary depending on the training provider or assessment venue. Check whether these are included in your overall training provider fees.

Advanced Diploma in Accounting - Level 3

This qualification will usually take around 1 year to complete, but this will depend on study method and course timetable. It may be possible to complete this qualification in as little as 6 months.

What you'll learn

In this qualification you will master more complex accounting disciplines including financial processes, Advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.

For full details of what you’ll learn read the qualification specification.

If you are considering going on to study at university, this qualification will also attract UCAS points. Based on size, grade and equivalence to the Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting (QCF), we expect that this qualification will attract 56 UCAS points. An updated tariff should be published in Summer 2017.

More information on the current tariff for applications to HE from September 2017 can be found on the UCAS website.
Achieve professional AAT Bookkeeper status

If you successfully complete this qualification, you can apply for AAT associate bookkeeping membership and achieve professional AATQB status.

Syllabus

Accounts preparation

Prepare accounts for sole traders and partnerships

Costs and revenues

Professional ethics

Indirect tax

Spreadsheets software

For a closer look at the syllabus read the AAT course prospectus.

What jobs can you do with this qualification?

AAT Qualifications are recognised by employers as practical and technical qualifications that prepare students for the world of work and for working specifically in accountancy and finance roles. Find out more about where AAT can take you in your career.

The Advanced Diploma in Accounting can lead to employment as:

Accounts Assistant

Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor

Accounts Payable Clerk

Assistant Accountant

Audit Trainee

Bookkeeper

Credit Controller

Finance Assistant

Payroll Administrator

Payroll Supervisor

Practice Bookkeeper

Tax Assistant

Cost

Training provider fees

£900-£2000

Paid to training provider. These fees vary widely depending on:

Classroom-based or distance learning

Amount of study materials and support provided

Assessment fees

£70-£80 per assessment

Paid to your training provider or AAT Approved assessment venue. These fees will vary depending on the training provider or assessment venue. Check whether these are included in your overall training provider fees.

Professional Diploma in Accounting - Level 4

How long will the qualification take?

This qualification will usually take around 18 months to complete, but this will depend on study method and course timetable. It may be possible to complete this qualification in as little as 9 months.

What you'll learn

In this qualification you will cover higher accounting tasks including drafting financial statements, managing budgets and evaluating financial performance, as well as optional specialist units including business tax, personal tax, external auditing and credit management and cash and treasury management.

For full details of what you’ll learn read the qualification specification.

Achieve professional AAT Accountant status

If you successfully complete this qualification and fulfil our work experience requirements, you can apply for AAT full membership and achieve professional MAAT status.

Syllabus

Management Accounting: Budgeting

Management Accounting: Decision and Control

Financial Statements of Limited Companies

Accounting Systems and Controls

Optional units - select two of the following:

Business tax

Personal tax

External auditing

Cash and Treasury Management

Credit Management

For a closer look at the syllabus read the AAT course prospectus.

What jobs can you do with this qualification?

AAT Qualifications are recognised by employers as practical and technical qualifications that prepare students for the world of work and for working specifically in accountancy and finance roles. Find out more about where AAT can take you in your career.

The Professional Diploma in Accounting can lead to employment as:

Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor

Assistant Financial Accountant

Commercial Analyst

Cost Accountant

Fixed Asset Accountant

Indirect Tax Manager

Payments and Billing Manager

Payroll Manager

Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Finance Officer

Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Insolvency Administrator

Tax Supervisor

VAT Accountant

Cost

Training provider fees

£1000-£3000

Paid to training provider. These fees vary widely depending on:

Classroom-based or distance learning

Amount of study materials and support provided

Assessment fees

£70-£80 per assessment

Paid to your training provider or AAT Approved assessment venue. These fees will vary depending on the training provider or assessment venue. Check whether these are included in your overall training provider fees.